Archive for March 2021
Chamber ‘Pledge’ launched to encourage social impact
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a “Make a Pledge” campaign to encourage local businesses to commit to their social responsibilities. Introduced as part of the Chamber’s ‘Raising the Bar’ dedicated social responsibility programme, the new ‘Make a Pledge’ initiative aims to encourage businesses and teams across the region to consider how…
Read MoreFree lateral flow tests – register before 12th April
A new Covid testing offering has arrived in Bradford called “Workplace Collect”. This scheme will allow employers who have registered to supply employees with rapid lateral flow home testing kits. Any business wishing to take advantage of the offer must have registered online at https://www.gov.uk/get-workplace-coronavirus-tests before 12th April. There is no obligation to order tests…
Read MoreReorganisation proposals for North Yorkshire
York & North Yorkshire Chamber president, Andrew Digwood, has responded to the consultation taking place around plans to restructure local government across the county. The consultation, which is being run by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is seeking views on the future of North Yorkshire and businesses and residents are being asked…
Read MoreLeeds Bradford Airport planning approval awarded
LBA Planning Approval Awarded The plans, first announced in January 2020, replace a previously consented scheme and LBA’s existing terminal building with a more efficient and sustainable development, enabling the airport to reach its target of becoming carbon net-zero by 2023 for airport operations. The plans propose the construction of a three-floor, 34,000 sq. mt.…
Read MoreTemporary postponement of import checks
Commenting on the announcement of the postponement, Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a positive step as it recognises what everyone in business has known for weeks now: UK-EU trade has faced, and continues to face, significant disruption and difficulty. “Ministers are right to delay the implementation of import checks that would slow trade even further – but this can only…
Read MoreThe Chamber is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is ‘Choose To Challenge’. A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change. So…
Read MoreThe plan to increase access to free covid testing for businesses is crucial
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme. Workplace testing now available to all businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employees Business encouraged to register interest by 31 March to access free workplace testing Regular testing will be a vital part of the government’s…
Read MoreBold new post-Covid economic recovery plan unveiled for Bradford district
Bold new post-Covid economic recovery plan unveiled for Bradford district Bradford’s Economic Recovery Board has developed an ambitious new plan to support the district’s recovery from Covid-19. The Bradford District’s Economic Recovery Plan sets out how partners will sustain jobs and boost productivity whilst building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient local economy. The strategy sets…
Read MoreMarch 2021 Budget – Response from the Chamber
Nick Garthwaite, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said: “We welcome the commitments to business support measures unveiled. As we move towards being able to recover and rebuild the economy from the damage done by Covid-19, business stability and certainty will play a crucial part in that. “We hope that the ‘levelling…
Read MoreNew rapid COVID testing site prepares to get Yorkshire moving
A new walk-in COVID-19 testing service has opened today at Leeds Bradford Airport, in response to the Government’s latest testing requirements. NPH Group has opened the doors to a new facility that will provide quick and affordable PCR Tests and Rapid Lateral Flow Antigen Tests at Leeds Bradford Airport. NPH Group has partnered with Yourgene,…
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